Peer ObservationDec 3, 2014

But 1st…• Updates and others?

• New faces

• December “walkthroughs”

DecemberTopic Standards Examples

Classroom

Environment

II-A-2 Student

Engagement

II-B-1 Safe

Learning

Environment

II-C-2 Maintains

Respectful

Environment

DecemberTopic Standards Examples

Classroom

Environment

II-A-2 Student

Engagement

II-B-1 Safe

Learning

Environment

II-C-2 Maintains

Respectful

Environment

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Peer Observations• Intro (Greg)

• Compass points feedback – individual

• Small group reflections

• Large group sharing

• The future (Shawn)

Motivating Students/Observation

Greg Kessler

Observations• After Observing a numerous amount of

classrooms this year I have seen the following really interesting teaching practices.

– Pacing/Tone

– Trying new things

– Enthusiasm

– Group work

– ItsLearning/Google Docs

– Challenging Students

– Motivation

Motivation

How Do You Motivate Students?

Your Peers Do it This Way…

• I try to motivate students by getting them excited about the subject/unit/topic and trying to relate it to their lives or real life.-Mrs. Schamber

• I try to make my classroom somewhere students want to be. I try to be someone students want to please. (Patient, kind, but with high expectations and a "you CAN do it, I believe in you" attitude). I find that when students like you, they don't want to let you down and will work hard for you, and if your classroom is a "safe" place, they will take academic risks without fear of ridicule. – Ms. Cotillo

Your Peers Do it This Way…

• I motivate students by building opportunities for success while moving them towards solving challenging problems. I try to keep the bar high and praise my students as they work towards the standard. – Mrs. Donahue

• As a history teacher, I am constantly looking for ways to prove to kids that they are put of a bigger picture and the past impact their lives. I use historical references/comparisons to show what a life of "worth" has the potential to look like. – Mr. Vacca

Your Peers Do it This Way…

• I try to encourage intrinsic motivation through lessons on learning, including how their brain works (a little), goal setting, self discipline, and reacting to mistakes. I also try to give them choice, autonomy, power, and voice in my classroom and in their learning.-Mr. d’Entremont

• Goal Setting and team building

Team Building and Goals

• Class clap

• Class cheer

• Count Down to success

• I say…. You say….

• Goals- Monthly check ins as well as Student Lead Conferences.

Compass Points• On your own!

• E (Excitements)

• W (Worries)

• N (Needs)

• S (Stance, Steps, or Suggestions)

• 10 min

Small Group• 3-5 people

• Cannot “double up” grade or subject

• 15 min

Large Group• Share your (or someone else’s)

takeaway

• What should we do next?

The future• Recommendations from faculty not

available at press time.

• Learning walks

Learning Walks• …offer an opportunity for professionals

to learn from one another and

improve their practice.

• For the benefit of the observer.

• Dec 15th

• Rob, Bert, Trish B., Katelyn, & me